Dodge Ram Quad Cab Dodge Ram Mega Cab

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1 INSTALLATION GUIDE APPLICATION MODEL YR PART # Dodge Ram Quad Cab Dodge Ram Mega Cab INSTALLATION TIME 3:00 hrs 4 SKILL LEVEL = Experienced TOOLS REQUIRED Safety goggles Measuring tape Flat blade screwdriver Phillips head screwdriver Right angle drill 1/8 drill bit 13 mm socket Ratchet wrench and extension Soldering iron Wire crimpers Wire stripper / cutter Corrosion inhibiter 3/16 hex key wrench (allen wrench ) 1/8 hex key wrench (allen wrench) 4 mm hex key wrench (allen wrench ) Pop rivet tool Electrical tape TECH SUPPORT (Press 5 for Customer Service) Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST Designed and manufactured by AMP Research. Patent 6,830,25 / 6,641,158 / 6,834,85 / 6,938,909 / 6,942,233 /,00,961 Other US and worldwide patents pending. Three-year limited warranty. Professional installation is recommended. Nationally Distributed by Bestop. 1/11 IM20 rev

2 INSTALLATION GUIDE Attaching motor to linkage assembly AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP DODGE RAM The motors need to be installed before continuing with the rest of the Power Step install. EXPLODED VIEW Motor Socket cap screw Washer CAUTION: HANDLE WITH CARE. To insure our customers receive all components with full integrity, we pack the motors seperate from their linkage assemblies. This requires that the installer position and fasten the motor before continuing with the install. Please follow the instructions below and handle the assembly carefully. CAUTION: Dropping the assembly or any excessive impact MAY cause damage to the motor. Instructions: 1. Position the gear cover in place as shown if not already in place. 2. Seat motor into position on the three mounting bosses. This may require an adjustment of the gear by moving the swing arms. 3. After seating into place, fasten the motor with the three motor mount screws with T30 Torx. Tighten screws to 80 in-lbs (9N-m). Do not over torque. 2/11 IM20 rev

3 PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION A (A) End cap left (x1) (B) End cap right (x1) (C) T-nut insert (x2) (D) Socket cap screw (x2) (E) Nut plate (x2) C E 1 x XX Running board assembly D B 2 x Front Bracket DRIVER REAR BRACKET Driver Rear Bracket 4 PASSENGER REAR BRACKET Passenger Rear Bracket 5 x Idler Linkage 6 x Motor Linkage 3/11 IM20 rev Wire Harness Controller

4 PARTS LIST AND HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION 9 x Hex Bolt 10 x Hex Bolt 11 x Socket Cap Screw 12 x Blind Rivet 13 x Mounting Insert 16 x Posi-Taps (Red/Grey) 14 x Cable tie ( ) 15 x Cable tie (11 ) Damper Bracket Kit (Only needed for 1500 Quad Cab) 4/11 IM20 rev

5 Note: Steps 1-8 shown on driver side. Repeat these steps on passenger side. Prepare brackets for install FRONT 13 3 NOTE FOR MEGA CAB: Remove tape and cut as indicated for Mega Cab rear driver bracket if not already done. 10 Counting large oval sill holes from the front, remove covering (plug or tape) from the below indicated mounting points. 1 QUAD CAB: 3rd and th from the front. MEGA CAB: 3rd and 8th from the front. Install rear mounting bracket 2 DRIVER REAR BRACKET SHOWN Fasten down rear mounting bracket 13 mm 13 3 (PULL BACK ON BOLT WHILE TIGHTENING) TORQUE 16 ft-lbs. (22 N-m) TABS REST ON EDGE After drilling apply paint to prevent rusting. Bracket must be flush with the sidewall before riveting. 12 X2 1/8" 5 6 TORQUE 1.5 ft-lbs. (2 N-m) 5/11 IM20 rev

6 Repeat steps 2 thru 6 for front mounting bracket. DRIVER SIDE 3 TORQUE 16 ft-lbs. (22 N-m) CAUTION: Swing in idler arm can cause pinch point. 9 Install rear mounting bracket 4 TORQUE 16 ft-lbs. (22 N-m) Mount step extrusion to linkage assemblies. Fasten loosely to allow for adjustments CAUTION: SWING IN IDLER ARM CAN CAUSE PINCH POINT " /16" TORQUE 10 ft-lbs. (13.5 N-m) NOTES: Passenger side of Quad Cab shown here. 80 inch board recommended for Mega Cab. 6/11 IM20 rev

7 Attach 11 cable ties loosely around harness. 15 AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP DODGE RAM Slide controller through cable ties. Line up cable ties with grooves in controller and tighten. 8 Attach wire harness to the control box. 12 Remove fuse from Power Step wire harness. + Attach power leads, red lead to positive battery terminal and the black lead to body ground as shown. GROUND _ Route long leg of wire harness to passenger side across fire wall. Secure with tie wraps /11 IM20 rev

8 UNTERMINATED WIRES 18 UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE /11 IM20 rev

9 Remove plastic panel beneath steering column. Remove metal panel revealed by step 21. Model years will not have this panel to remove Locate bundle of wires high and to the left of steering column ( applications will find this bundle running down the right side of the steering column). 23 Pull wires through and run them up to the wires found in the previous step. 24 Using supplied Posi-Taps splice the Power Step trigger wires into their corresponding door ajar wire. See steps 26 and 2 for wire colors. 25 Insert Tighten Strip 3/8 Insert and Tighten 9/11 IM20 rev

10 Model Year AMP RESEARCH POWER STEP DODGE RAM VT/WT VT/YL VT/GY VT 26 VT/WT VT/YL VT/GY VT Model Year TN/RD TN/Y VT/OR TN 2 VT/WT VT/YL VT/GY VT 14 REINSTALL FUSE 2X BOTH SIDES X BOTH SIDES 6 OPEN DOORS TO TEST /11 IM20 rev

11 LIMITED WARRANTY AMP RESEARCH warrants product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for terms specified below, provided there has been normal use and proper maintenance. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only. All remedies under this warranty are limited to the repair of replacement of any item found by the factory to be defective within the time period specified. If you have a warranty claim, first you must call our factory at the number below for instructions. You must retain proof of purchase and submit a copy with any items returned for warranty work. Upon completion of warranty work, if any, we will return the repaired or replaced item or items to you freight prepaid. Damage to our products caused by accidents, fire, vandalism, negligence, misinstallation, misuse, Acts of God, or by defective parts not manufactured by us, is not covered under this warranty. THE WARRANTY TIME PERIOD IS AS FOLLOWS: THREE YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CREATED HEREBY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE SAME DURATION AND SCOPE AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY. OUT COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. For further information or request for warranty work, please call toll-free (press 5) for Customer Service. WARNING The manufacturer strongly recommends that this product be professionally installed. Failure to carefully follow the electrical installation steps could result in severe electrical shock that could harm the installer and/or damage the vehicle. This product is designed to enhance the appearance of the vehicle. Do not rely in any way on the components of this product to contain occupants within the vehicle, or to protect against injury of death in the event of an accident. Never operate vehicle in excess of manufacturer s specifications. WEAR SEAT BELTS AT ALL TIMES Read and follow, precisely, all installation instructions provided when installing this product. Failure to do so could place occupants of the vehicle in a potentially dangerous situation. After installing or reinstalling, check to make sure it has been properly installed. 11/11 IM20 rev